Clinician (School Based Services)

Overview

The Clinician provides comprehensive school-based services to support student success social-emotional well-being and overall development. Embedded within schools staff deliver classroom-based social-emotional learning (SEL) individual and group counseling mentoring and facilitate connections to community resources. The role extends support to families and school staff through consultation collaboration and resource navigation.

This position is a full-time role (35 hours/week) with some flexibility required for school and community events. Travel between schools within the service area may be required.

Catholic Charities is non-profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals children and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of all faiths backgrounds and circumstances. As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York Catholic Charities delivers wide-ranging programs to address systemic poverty sudden financial crisis hunger behavioral health workforce readiness family stability legal immigration and resettlement and help for older adults. As a trauma-informed agency we strive to support the total wellbeing of clients and employees. Catholic Charities prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as: CARE (Compassion Acceptance Respect for Everyone) Committee to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen heard and valued; Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Committee to lead agency efforts in creating and maintaining a trauma-informed workplace; Wellbeing Committee to empower staff to reach their full potential through personal wellness and community support; and the Safety Committee to maintain a physically and psychologically safe and welcoming environment for all.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based social-emotional learning (SEL) short-term counseling mentoring and group facilitation tailored to students developmental and emotional needs.

• Conduct crisis intervention including de-escalation lethality assessments safety planning and incident reporting.

• Strengthen family-school partnerships and connect families to community resources such as mental health services basic needs assistance and other supports.

• Consult with school staff to enhance classroom management SEL strategies student engagement and responses to behavioral or safety concerns.

• Build and maintain relationships with community providers to ensure services align with school culture goals and student needs.

• Track services referrals and outcomes in the agencys case management system; ensure accurate and timely reporting to meet program and contractual requirements.

• Embody Catholic Charities mission vision guiding principles and policies to foster safe inclusive and welcoming environments.

• Adhere to high ethical standards and comply with Catholic Charities Corporate Compliance Program Code of Ethics NYS Justice Center OMH COA BBB standards and funder requirements.

• Participate in school-based committees management teams and community events; collaborate on school-wide initiatives and special projects.

• Adapt services to meet evolving school and student needs including availability for some non-traditional hours; perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work Counseling or a related field preferred; Bachelors degree is considered with relevant experience.

• Licensed or license-eligible in Social Work Counseling or related field preferred.

• At least one year of experience in school or community-based settings preferred with strengths in relationship-building student support and collaborative programming.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel etc.) and database management.

• Valid NYS drivers license and agency-required auto insurance coverage; ability to travel between schools and community agencies.

• Flexibility to work occasional outside typical business hours for school or agency-related activities/events.

Work Environment & Support

• This position is designed to be collaborative and supportive with supervision available from supervisors and peers.

• Staff have opportunities to shape their workday and balance responsibilities in ways that support both professional goals and personal needs.

• The role includes engagement with school communities while allowing for thoughtful planning and occasional remote work.

What We Offer

• 35 hours per week

• 13 paid holidays

• 25 PTO days per year (Pro-rated based on first year start date)

• Comprehensive health dental & vision offerings for full-time

• Employer-paid life insurance for full-time

• Ancillary benefit offerings for full-time

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for full-time

• Health Savings Account (HSA) when electing a high deductible health plan for full-time

• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 403b Retirement Plan (Eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months

Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Compensation range may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills education location and experience.

Apply today at: an Equal Opportunity Employer Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact .